Community News

As a kid you were taught the importance of staying hydrated. Even though we know how vital it is to hydrate our bodies, many of us slack off in this area. It's hard to replenish with H20 when there are plenty of other beverages out there. Or maybe choosing water isn’t the problem for you, but remembering to drink it is the hard part.

U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Hohn visited the DPW warehouse last week to congratulate the division on working 2000 days without any accidents.

Every week this month volunteers from the U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa participate in the English Summer Program held at the Sobe Community Center in Yomitan. The participating children from the local community learn useful phrases and vocabulary through games and exercises to help them improve their communication skills in English.

Sports programs will start soon. Make sure your child is ready for an exciting season!

The 18th Medical Group is hosting the 2017 Sports Physical Week from the 21st to the 25th of August.

HIGASHISHIRAKAWA, Gifu Prefecture, Japan -- Deep within the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, in a small farming village hidden away from the fast-paced city life, the family of a fallen Japanese soldier eagerly waited for the return of a precious heirloom.

PARKER, Ariz, -- This was a common scene for Marines with the Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, stationed at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, who conducted high altitude high opening (HAHO) sustainment training at IDIS-Corp facility in Parker, Ariz., from July 12 to August 1, 2017.